| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $189.94 | 5.156% | $199.7333 | $199.73 | $199.75 | $199.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.64 | 11.374% | $8.509 | $8.51 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.96 | 8.452% | $190.8321 | $190.83 | $190.85 | $190.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.46 | 8.358% | $23.2536 | $23.25 | $23.25 | $23.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.29 | 3.176% | $61.1731 | $61.17 | $61.15 | $61.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.51 | 7.484% | $10.2217 | $10.22 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.94 | 3.732% | $55.953 | $55.95 | $55.95 | $56.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $517.74 | $549.6758 | $549.66 | $549.65 | $549.70 | |